Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Aniello CesariA. Cesari67
G
1
G
69Franck MichelF. Michel
Mark JohnsonM. Johnson68
D
2captain
D
75Damien DuberryD. Duberry
Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin62
D
3
D
69Malcolm ToddM. Todd
Stuart GuppyS. Guppy62
D
4
D
60George PlowrightG. Plowright
Pablo MoyaP. Moya75
M
5
M
84Francis DefoeF. Defoe
Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini72
M
6
M
76Shaun BurbageS. Burbage
Ralph SerrantR. Serrant69
M
7
M
69Damien CotteeD. Cottee
Philipp GerlachP. Gerlach60
M
8
M
65Winston LarosW. Laros
Rainer VogelR. Vogel75
A
captain9
A
65Eddie WilliamsE. Williams
Carlos AchardC. Achard74
A
10
A
63Nicola Carlo StelloneN. Stellone
Rio WetherallR. Wetherall74
A
11
A
62Robbie BoatengR. Boateng
 
Seb DucheminS. Duchemin73
A
12
G
63Sol RodgersS. Rodgers
Manuel NascimentoM. Nascimento68
A
13
D
59Harvey GoldbergH. Goldberg
Terry JeffersT. Jeffers62
G
14
A
56Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 19,347 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Plymouth Argyle and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
Middlesbrough start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Stuart Guppy makes a probing pass to Ralph Serrant. Ralph Serrant threads a neat ball through to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall rushes past George Plowright! Rio Wetherall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Franck Michel!
3.57
Damien Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.15
Ottavio Mareggini threads the ball through to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
12.42
Shaun Burbage kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a convincing header. Aniello Cesari didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.01
Ottavio Mareggini plays the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.03
Ottavio Mareggini kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Wetherall. With great vision, Rio Wetherall plays the ball forward to Rainer Vogel who has made a great run into the box. Rainer Vogel comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
26.02
Ralph Serrant plays the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from 25 yards. Franck Michel gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
27.53
Pablo Moya knocks the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel runs straight at the defence! Rainer Vogel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Shaun Burbage plays the ball forward to Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams hits a low pass to Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Aniello Cesari manages to keep it out.
32.08
Shaun Burbage flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Williams who brings the ball under control. Eddie Williams whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Aniello Cesari is on top of it.
38.50
Winston Laros chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams shoots from 20 yards. Aniello Cesari gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
Ralph Serrant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Rainer Vogel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off!
49.18
Pablo Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Franck Michel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
54.20
Ralph Serrant flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Vogel controls it well on his chest. Rainer Vogel flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Franck Michel manages to keep it out.
61.51
Malcolm Todd comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Vogel. The referee warns Malcolm Todd to calm down! Rainer Vogel runs off the knock.
66.12
Winston Laros flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone who gracefully takes it down. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
69.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Damien Cottee plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Williams. Eddie Williams makes a deft header but is denied by Aniello Cesari. Excellent save.
71.22
Stuart Guppy sees Ralph Serrant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Serrant decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Serrant shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.47
Mark Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Boateng. The referee calls over Mark Johnson and warns him to calm down! Robbie Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.47
Free kick to Middlesbrough just outside the area...
73.18
Nicola Carlo Stellone takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
79.53
Winston Laros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Boateng. Robbie Boateng shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
87.09
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Burbage stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Stellone. Nicola Carlo Stellone makes a deft header but Aniello Cesari is on top of it.
89.49
Without breaking stride, Ralph Serrant plays the ball forward to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Robin Houttuin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Middlesbrough
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Carlos Achard 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Vogel of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
8
2.Mark Johnson (DEF)
6
3.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
7
5.Pablo Moya (MID)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
7
7.Ralph Serrant (MID)
7
8.Philipp Gerlach (MID)
6
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)
9
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)
7
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
0
13.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
0
14.Terry Jeffers (GK)
0

1.Franck Michel (GK)
8
2.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Todd (DEF)
5
4.George Plowright (DEF)
6
5.Francis Defoe (MID)
6
6.Shaun Burbage (MID)
7
7.Damien Cottee (MID)
6
8.Winston Laros (MID)
6
9.Eddie Williams (ATT)
7
10.Nicola Carlo Stellone (ATT)
7
11.Robbie Boateng (ATT)
6
 
12.Sol Rodgers (GK)
0
13.Harvey Goldberg (DEF)
0
14.Oliver Kirschner (ATT)
0